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The 2019 Auditor General’s report on Technical Universities has revealed those procurement breaches recorded in the various institutions were the highest in the year under review since 2015. The report was put together after the accounts of these educational institutions covering the period of January to December 31, 2019, were submitted for auditing. According to the 241-page document, the procurement irregularities of these institutions valued at GHS 48 million, a significant jump from what was recorded in 2015, GHS438,150. How did these irregularities occur? The report states that the irregularities came from “Intentional disregard for the Procurement Act, management’s inability…

The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) intends to meet with officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) later today over Monday’s demolition exercise and take-over of stalls at the Opera Square in Accra. GUTA says the meeting is to unravel circumstances leading to the siting of some containers by an unknown private developer possibly to take over the trading space in the Central Business District. Although the traders are pointing fingers at the AMA for masterminding the exercise in an attempt to evict them, the AMA has absolved itself from any involvement. Speaking on Eyewitness News, the Communication Director…

Only two of 20 countries that saw the highest levels of conflict in 2020 are projected to achieve widespread vaccination by mid-2022, with 18 unlikely to reach it until the start of 2023 or later. At a National Press Club event, Mercy Corps Chief Executive Officer Tjada D’Oyen McKenna highlighted linkages between COVID-19 and conflict, warning that “the longer conflict-affected countries wait for vaccines, the greater the risk that violence will increase.” Only two of the 20 countries that saw the highest levels of conflict worldwide in 2020 are projected to achieve widespread vaccination of their populations by mid-2022, with 18 unlikely to…

At least 24 million people need humanitarian assistance in Syria and the region. That is four million more than in 2020, and more than at any other time since the conflict began. On the eve of the fifth Brussels conference for Syria, the United Nations humanitarian, refugee and development chiefs have urged international donors to step up and stand with the millions of people in Syria and the region who depend on lifesaving humanitarian aid and livelihood support after a decade of war. With the added impact of COVID-19, there is no respite for civilians in Syria. They face increasing…

The food insecurity situation in Cabo Delgado has deteriorated due to violence that has disrupted the livelihoods of more than half a million people, who have had to leave behind crops and livestock. After their house was burned down, Abdul Selemane (44), his wife, two kids and mother fled Mocímboa da Praia, one of the districts most affected by insurgent attacks in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Leaving behind a farm full of crops, Selemane and his family found shelter in the Marrupa resettlement site in Metuge district, where they have been for four months. In Marrupa, Selemane has…

Forecasts suggest another below-average rainy season starting this month. In this event, sharp food security deteriorations beyond the current 1.4 million food-insecure is likely. Forecasts suggest another below-average rainy season starting in March 2021. Should this poor rainy season materialize, sharp food security deteriorations beyond the current 1.4 million food insecure people is likely. These shocking figures should not be considered business as usual. Immediate anticipatory action is required to prevent further deterioration in pockets of severe malnutrition and food insecurity. The underperformance of the October to December short rains meant that pasture availability was poor and crop harvests were…

South Africa’s radical left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, is set to appear before the court on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and three counts of contravening the Firearms Control Act. The East London Magistrate’s Court said the trial starts from August 23-27 for the EFF leader together with co-accused Adriaan Snyman. The duo accused of discharging a firearm at a rally in Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane near East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province in 2018. South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Anelisa Ngcakani said they have a strong case against the…

Striking Ghanaian female voice Gyakie has dropped a remix to her latest release ‘Forever ’ featuring Nigerians Afrobeats star Omah Lay. Her sultry-looking video which was directed by Dammy Twitch comes after an official deal with Sony Music which includes South and East Africa and also the UK via RCA. Gyakie’s ‘Forever (Remix)’ was released only a week ago and has so far been met with positive reviews and commercial acclaim, peaking at #1 in Ghana. AMN/News Agencies.

Supporters of Ghana Division One League side Wamanafo Mighty Royals on Sunday attacked match officials and beat them to a pulp after their game against Bofoakwa Tano. The fans of the home team took to the field after the final whistle and assaulted the match officials, resulting in centre referee Niatire Suntuo Aziz losing some of his teeth. The game ended in a goalless draw at the end of the 90 minutes, and the home fans who were not satisfied with the performance of the referee took the law into their hands leading to the severe beatings of the referees.…

Two people have drowned in a stream at Aduamoa, a community in Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region. The bodies of the deceased people – Ernest Antwi, a 40-year-old mobile money distributor, and a yet to be identified 14-year-old boy have been retrieved and deposited at the morgue. The incident occurred Saturday, March 27, 2021. A witness claimed that Ernest Antwi went to the stream to wash his car, but while attempting to save the 14-year-old boy alleged to be mentally deranged from drowning, both unfortunately drowned in the 8-feet-deep stream. Their bodies were retrieved at about 10:00 pm…